Demolition at the Magnum Leisure centre Irvine

[@torn.blue.sky101]

Losing the Magnum was one of the worst things to happen to Irvine...So sad.

[@jennifermcgonigle293]

So sad. Still can't believe it's gone.

[@veronicadunn5058]

Brought back so many happy memories of times with my two sons Jason and Leon Stewart. It was so well used, Leon loved the Joe and Sandra Wayne Show on a Saturday and we all enjoyed the ice skating. It was way ahead of its time.

[@DavidAllardiceUK]

Wonderful video, thanks for making it - brought back many happy memories. Living down south now, still can't quite believe it's gone... I remember it opening and how exciting it all was! It used to be the future...

[@Naturalmedicineprescription]

Spent the best years of my childhood there, every Sunday it was our religion. Badminton, squash a swim then ice skating in the afternoon. It was the best thing to ever happen in Ayrshire, so sad to see it go.

[@colinmccrone4990]

Went to see The Jam in The Magnum.Brilliant gig and great memories.

[@lorrainehamilton5051]

What a great shame, losing that resource! Went skating there "back in the day," happy memories...was a real Day Out going to The Magnum!

[@SammySunshine]

Oh wow.. I will always have fo d memories there, I remember watching Titanic there for the first time with my Mom and Auntie.. All my medals at figure skating, swimming lessons and even yoga at one point.. Geez.. So sad to see it go.. A big part of my childhood was spent there.. Wonderful video.. Sam x

[@lozzamacca5775]

Fun fact: My uncle Name: Ronnie Singleton was one of the first children in the magnum 😂👌 at the grand opening they did a draw with names and his and someone else’s came out

[@alih4939]

Great video! Total nostalgia, brings back so many good memories 😊

[@j3ihgfhgijg]

Discovered your video on a bit of a nostalgia trip, but it stands out. Love the editing.

[@dronester9021]

Mark Glen Thanks . It was my first attempt at doing something like that . The place is defiantly missed !

[@TheBrataccas]

​@dronester9021 why was it demolished

[@user-sv1mw8nq3f]

I remember going to the big idea then ice skating at the magnum after with my dad and we had the whole rink to ourselfs.

[@lozzamacca5775]

Going there every Saturday to watch the singing Kettle 😂❤️ was iconic also when Silla fell aff the stage 😂😭

[@Mcguire-nk9kg]

I remember the Gladiators being there and you could try some of the equipment. Had pictures taken with the stars also

[@jessicalouisebeauty9542]

Makes me sad magnum was my child hood ☹️☹️

[@lewismccann25]

brilliant video mate cheers for making it

[@taiterobinson793]

Last time in the magnum 2006 now 12 and I'll never be able to go there again the closest thing to the magnum is the waterfront in Greenock

[@riverdaleyeeno1460]

It'sTaite sad thing is it’s not even as good as the magnum was 😭

[@stephenbrown8018]

Fond memories of being brought here by my Grandparents as a child. Sad to see it gone

[@davidnichol6282]

Was indoor bowling available at the centre. ?

[@DavieRooker]

Great video Richard.

[@dronester9021]

Davie Rooker Thanks . It was great fun to make !

[@pickelrickmitchell621]

I remember there it's so sad it got knocked down

[@dronester9021]

PickelRick Mitchell yeah just a pile of rubble now

[@pickelrickmitchell621]

It's so sad but we have the portel now but it is rubbish

[@eddiej1980]

Should NEVER have shut. Imagine squashing the portal into a tiny space. It can never compete

[@bryanhead2670]

Sad to see it go but the building was only made to last for so long,,smell of bleach always takes me back to my childhood visits to the magnum for a swim, i remember seeing the stand up comic Chic Murray walking into the magnum as i was going the for a swim as a 12 year old!!!

[@Drpepperzzz1502]

Song name

[@DJcrazykev75]

RIP Magnum. ☹️

[@DJcrazykev75]

The Magnum was the best and the portal is crap

[@europancrasinternational]

@@DJcrazykev75 I am planning a new Magnum called Magnum fun place even larger than the portal or the Magnum leisure centre. The largest leisure centre is in France now

[@europancrasinternational]

located in bogside

[@lee2217]

When I was at glebe primary their was a competition to name the flumes in the schools in Irvine my old class mate Robert Hankins was the winner With the magnum maelstrom, blue bomber and red rocket and our class was the first to use the new flumes Sad watching it be demolished

[@Noperison]

Feel ya

[@Noperison]

And what’s the music

[@G4RY1159]

Glen Michael and his lamp Paladin, what was he smokin back then 🤔

[@ScottishTransportHub]

so sad i was amazing for north south and east Ayrshire

[@AndyBlackmedical]

good job Richard, must have taken you a while!!

[@dronester9021]

Verdant Films Cheers . Was a bit of a project . Jumped into FCPX with no knowledge or background so was a steep learning curve .

[@roddyboyno1]

Was a great place a still don't know why the never invested Into it, the spent money built that portal place in the center which is horrible

[@lozzamacca5775]

I remember bursting my lip and nose on the flumes 😆and fracturing my tibia jumping I’m the baby pool

[@justinhamilton497]

North Ayrshire Council should be ashamed of themselves for closing down the Magnum. It was replaced by a greatly inferior facility. Disgusting!

[@Noperison]

It was sad when it went away

[@johnsim3722]

Makes me sad watching council vandalism. So much lost. Although the outside pool wasn't such a good idea!

[@dronester9021]

John Sim I know. Praise to the developers optimism though .

[@johnsim3722]

It wasn't just the developers, but also the management running the Magnum during the times your referenced videos were made. They did so much not only to promote the Magnum, but Irvine too. Someone even came up with the "Beach Festival" which ran for a couple of years, and as a visitor it was a great success.

[@lee2217]

the outside pool was great,many time i swam in it in the rain and snow with my kids,they loved it too,the portal just doesnt compare excellent vid though

[@lee2217]

Richard What's the version of don't fear the reaper,you use If you don't mind me asking

[@dronester9021]

lee2217 it’s Van She -Don’t fear the reaper .

[@upnextstudios2364]

Hi Richard, My name is Jennifer and I work for a production company in Glasgow - we are making a piece on the Magnum for STV's History's show and we were wondering if you might have time for a chat? Our website is upnextstudios.co.uk if you want to check it out and hopefully speak soon. Thanks again.